Thousands of students in Lee County start the school year with a fresh pair of sneakers.
Laces of Love donated 3,500 pairs of shoes to the Lee County School District.
They'll be distributed to school social workers for students in need throughout the school year.
Over the past 18 years, Laces of Love has provided more than 300,000 pairs of shoes to kids in Southwest Florida. They accept new sneakers and monetary donations.